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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the sandwich shop owner ban from the shop?

2. What is notable about the gift in #134?

3. What happens to Miranda, Colin and Annemarie's jobs at the sandwich shop?

4. What does Miranda give to a homeless man when she walks home from school in Chapter 33?

5. What is Miranda afraid of in Chapter 25?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Miranda react to Julia's assertiveness in this section?

2. What do Marcus and Julia attempt to explain to Miranda one day?

3. What happens after Miranda phones Annemarie on New Year's Day?

4. When does Miranda finally understand what the writer of the notes meant when he said he was coming to save her friend?

5. How does Miranda learn about Annemarie's disease?

6. How do Miranda and her mother differ in their feelings about Miranda's mother marrying Richard?

7. What is the Quack's reaction when he sees Marcus on the street?

8. How does the author use foreshadowing in the scene where Marcus and Julia try to explain time travel to Miranda?

9. Why is Miranda so surprised and happy when Annemarie is still at her house the morning after a sleepover?

10. Where does Miranda find the fourth and final note from the stranger and what questions remain for her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Rebecca Stead's writing style. How is she different from other writers of her time? What are some of her characteristic writing techniques? Identify some examples of her style in WHEN YOU REACH ME.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for Miranda's life. Where will she be living? Who will be present in her life? Will she have had any more experiences with time travel? Explain.

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